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Translational ML Scientist

EvvyNew York CityScience / R&D
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
18 May 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

Evvy is seeking a Translational ML Scientist to join its Science and R&D department in New York City. This full-time role suits an experienced machine learning professional with a background in biological data who wants to transform proprietary microbiome datasets into impactful clinical and consumer tools.

Key Responsibilities

Design and construct diagnostic and prognostic models, including classifiers, risk prediction systems, biomarker discovery mechanisms, and treatment personalization frameworks.
Analyze shotgun metagenomics information paired directly with patient-reported outcomes from the proprietary data repository.
Manage the complete lifecycle of models, spanning feature engineering, training, validation, performance tracking, and the documentation required for engineering handoffs.
Collaborate with leadership and research teams to define performance criteria, interpretability benchmarks, and real-world validation methods.
Coordinate with product and engineering teams to turn model outputs into functional diagnostic tools for patients and clinicians.
Establish organizational standards for evaluation, reproducibility, and the communication of uncertainty.
Contribute to the long-term modeling roadmap by identifying strategic opportunities within the dataset.

Requirements

Possess 5 to 8 years of post-graduate experience, ideally holding a PhD in machine learning, computational biology, bioinformatics, statistics, or a related discipline, though exceptional MS candidates are welcome.
Demonstrate strong expertise in both machine learning methodologies and computational biology.
Bring practical industry experience in deploying machine learning or computational biology models to production environments that serve real users.
Show hands-on fluency in Python alongside modern machine learning frameworks and specialized microbiome tools.
Understand the complexities of microbiome data, such as sparsity, compositional data, batch effects, and taxonomic versus functional profiling.
Possess strong product instincts, recognizing that the true deliverable is the enabled feature or diagnostic tool rather than the model alone.
Exhibit cross-functional collaboration capabilities to bridge gaps between clinical researchers, product managers, and software engineers.

Skills and Tools

Python
PyTorch
scikit-learn
Microbiome tools including QIIME2, MetaPhlAn, and HUMAnN
Machine learning evaluation and validation frameworks

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary and equity package
Flexible Paid Time Off
$1,000 learning and development budget
Health, dental, and vision insurance options, including HSA plans
401(k) plan featuring both Roth and traditional options
Paid parental leave
Monthly team events and a complimentary Evvy membership

About the Company

Evvy is a precision women's health organization dedicated to eliminating the historical medical mysteries surrounding the female body by harnessing the vaginal microbiome. Supported by prominent investors such as General Catalyst, Left Lane Capital, US Fertility, and Labcorp, the company serves over 100,000 patients and thousands of providers nationwide. The team operates primarily in-person from New York City with a collaborative hybrid schedule.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Evvy careers page to submit their application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

PythonPyTorch

Questions candidates ask

What is the primary location for the Translational ML Scientist role?

The role is primarily based in-person in New York City, with office attendance required four days a week and Wednesdays remote, though remote work may be considered for an exceptional fit.

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

A PhD in machine learning, computational biology, bioinformatics, statistics, or a related field is strongly preferred, along with 5 to 8 years of post-graduate experience building machine learning models on biological data.

What tools and technologies will I need to use?

The position requires hands-on fluency in Python, modern machine learning frameworks like PyTorch and scikit-learn, and specialized microbiome tools such as QIIME2, MetaPhlAn, and HUMAnN.

What data will I be working with?

You will work directly with Evvy's proprietary dataset of shotgun metagenomics paired with longitudinal symptom, treatment, and patient-reported outcomes.

What benefits are provided by Evvy?

Evvy offers competitive salary and equity, flexible PTO, a $1,000 learning and development budget, comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave, monthly team events, and a free Evvy membership.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Evvy careers page.

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